Please pass this along to any interested students: Student Support Services is accepting 40 new Freshmen this summer - deadline Aug. 1 to apply. If you find a student that would benefit from and desire a little extra help from us, encourage them to apply online at: http://p20.utsa.edu/programs/trio_student_support_services/ They also need to attend a small group meeting in our office MB 0.312 while they are on campus, held at 2:30 Mon, Tues, or Wed. (except for July 3 & 4) sometime between now and Aug. 1 Greetings from UTSA Student Support Services! Thank you for your interest in the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS). We can only serve 144 students in our program. Due to graduation and students moving on, we currently have room for approximately 40 new students this fall. During summer orientation we will be holding small group introductory sessions at 2:30 pm in our office Main Building (MB) 0.312 (see attached map) for you to learn more about the great things we do and to fill out a few of the necessary forms. You will need to complete an application to be considered: http://p20.utsa.edu/programs/trio_student_support_services/. I have attached an eligibility form that I will need you to fill out and bring to that meeting (please note signatures needed). TRIO Student Support Services is dedicated to the success of University of Texas at San Antonio Students from day one through graduation and beyond, for eligible students. Going to college is a transition and sometimes it can be challenging. This is where TRIO Student Supportive Services comes in! We provide students with resources and tools such as professional, academic, financial and personal success workshops, individualized tutoring, access to computers especially for TRIO students, as well as prepare you for graduate school. http://p20.utsa.edu/programs/trio_student_support_services/ The TRIO staff is here to assist YOU in maximizing your educational experience to succeed in earning your bachelor's degree! * We provide you with individual advisor interactions to assist you in graduating on time * We customize support services for participants who are eligible * Learn about career opportunities * Attend cultural and academic trips and events * Graduate School preparation * Scholarship Assistance * Help with Financial Aid and FAFSA * Make new friends who have similar goals Being part of SSS is a privilege! After orientation is over on August 1st we will decide if you will be one of the 40 students that we will fit you into our program, so look for an email the second week of August. If accepted, your attendance will be required at our Camp TRiO on the Saturday before college begins, August 19 from 10-2:00, so make note of that date in your calendar... You will be provided with a college student planner, a bag of goodies, and have fun while learning a lot of useful information and make a few new friends. If you have any questions about our program please call 210-458-7510. I look forward to seeing you during your orientation at 3:00 pm! Linda Leech, MS The University of Texas at San Antonio - Office of P-20 Initiatives Student Support Services, Director I'm First Gen! One UTSA Circle - MB 0.312 San Antonio, TX 78249 (210) 458-7521 * (210) 458-7546 Fax Linda.Leech@UTSA.edu<mailto:Linda.Leech@UTSA.edu> [asdf]